Oregon Willamette Lumber Corp v. Lincoln County

(Pro tempore)

The appellant brought this action against the County and two County ‘Commissioners. Appellant sued for the price of materials it had furnished a painting contractor who had contracted with the County to paint the courthouse. Appellant contends that the defendants are liable because the individual defendants failed to require a payment bond from the painting contractor.

ORS 279.542 provides:

“If the contract is one for which a bond is required and the contractor fails to pay for labor or materials * * * and the officers of the public body * * « faü or neglect to require the person…